If There's One Thing CRM Tells Us: Don't Do PLM the Same Way

by David Smith ... must have" in manufacturing and engineering, but I'll ... that they control the actual geometry of the ... Both systems collect new descriptive and classification data ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2005/11/research_notes/MI_PL_XDS_11_25_05_1.asp - 21k Summary: Product lifecycle management (PLM) doesn't work, but it should. Industry's general approach and attitude to PLM mimics the early days of customer relationship management (CRM) adoption, and lessons from that experience should help when tackling the

Lawson Enforces Its Stronghold Part 2: Market Impact

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... With an analogy to geometry, as the volume of a ... management vendors (eg, IBM, BEA Systems) will provide ... only basic modifications or no re-engineering effort at ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_05_06_02_1.asp - 17k Summary: Now that is it publicly traded, it is poised for reaching over $400 million revenue mark in calendar 2002. Lawson has maintained significant mind and market share in the service industries sector, and is a recognized competitive force to keep the likes of PeopleSoft, Oracle and SAP on their tiptoes.

Lawson Software Braves IPO And Reports Strongly Against The Odds

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... With an analogy to geometry, as the volume of ... handheld devices is superior to many other ERP systems. ... functionality with little or no re-engineering effort may ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/01/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_01_18_02_1.asp - 15k Summary: Lawson Software has to a degree spiced up the end of a bland IPO year, and has also joined the elite of enterprise applications vendors that have seen license revenue growth and profit in 2001.